Employment Opportunities
GWAAR Job Opportunities
Public Interest Elder Law Attorney
Due to recent growth, the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is hiring an additional full-time attorney. The attorney will assist in the supervision of elder benefit specialists in an approximately 15-county region within the state, and provide monthly training and legal assistance on state and federal public benefit programs. This position will also provide direct legal representation to older adults.
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Wisconsin. We are seeking candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to working with clients aged 60 and older, people with disabilities, and/or individuals with low-income. Knowledge of state and federal benefit programs and healthcare is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have direct client experience in estate planning, Medicaid planning, consumer law, or general civil matters. Office space is available in our Madison office; however, we will consider a remote work situation within the state. Occasional overnight statewide travel is required.
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Starting salary is $50,000 to $60,000 plus generous paid time off, holiday pay, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, short and long-term disability, flex spending accounts, and a generous retirement 403(b) contribution.
Resumes sent without a cover letter will not be considered. The first group of applications will be reviewed on March 27. The position will remain open until filled. Send a cover letter and resume to the following:
Attorney Kate Schilling, Legal Services Manager
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
Email: kate.schilling@gwaar.org
Care Consultant
The Veteran Self-Directed Program (VSDP) helps Veterans needing assistance choose their own caregivers, services, and supports to be able to safely and successfully remain living in their home. In conjunction with the Veteran and their family, the VSDP Care Consultant is responsible for assessing the Veteran’s abilities and level of functioning, identifying areas of need and preferences for meeting those needs, developing a care plan to meet the needs; assisting the Veteran and family caregiver with setting up and purchasing goods and services within their individual budget allocation; and assisting the Veteran with monitoring service provision. This position requires a significant amount of travel within the North Chicago, Tomah, Madison, and Milwaukee VAMC catchment areas. Ideal candidate will be located in Central or Eastern-Central part of the state.
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Send cover letter and resume to the following:
Lisa Drouin, VA Programs Manager
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
Email: Lisa.Drouin@GWAAR.org
Communications Coordinator
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR) is looking for a half-time (50% FTE), Communications Coordinator. This position is responsible for assisting the agency with its internal and external communications, creating and managing marketing, educational and outreach materials. This position can be located anywhere in Wisconsin.
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must also have proficiency in desktop publishing and website management. They must also be well-organized, demonstrate initiative, and be able to communicate accurately and effectively.
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Send cover letter, resume, and samples (1 writing and 1 design/layout) to: john.schnabl@gwaar.org
Elder Abuse Coordinators Position
The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources is seeking a candidate to fill an Elder Abuse Project Coordinators Positions working within Dunn, Polk, and LaCrosse Counties.
In conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, the project coordinator will be a GWAAR Staff Member receiving salary, options for insurance and full benefits. The position has a start date in June of 2023 and is currently funded through September of 2025, with the potential for extension. The salary range of $47,000-$60,000 yearly. Preference would be for the candidate to live within, or in near proximity to the area. Consideration will also be given to those willing to relocate.
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Please forward a resume and your letter of interest to sky.vanrossum@gwaar.org.
Fiscal Program Assistant
This position assists the Veteran Self-Directed Program (VSDP) and Fiscal Department in supporting programs in a wide variety of activities including invoicing, payments, authorizations, monitoring budgets, daily operations related to fiscal involvement, document organization and storage, contract management, technical assistance related to requirements of the Older Americans Act and analyzing information around quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
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Send cover letter and resume to the following:
Lisa Drouin, VA Programs Manager
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite A
Madison, WI 53714
Email: Lisa.Drouin@GWAAR.org
GWAAR is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. GWAAR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
